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⭐ Join The Drunk Shakespeare Society for an unforgettable evening of Shakespearean revelry, where cocktails meet the classics. Set within a speakeasy located behind The Chicago Theater, five fearless actors take on the classics after downing shots of various alcohols.Every show is different depending on who is drinking... and what they're drinking!
Tickets
🎫 Balcony Seating for 1 person
🎫 Mezzanine Seating for 1 person
🎫 Stage Side Seating for 1 person
Highlights
🍷 No two performances are the same! Every night brings a fresh dose of spontaneity and unexpected brilliance as the actors embrace the spirit of improv (and drinking)
🎭 The incredible talent from a cast of the city's most gifted and daring actors who know how to deliver the Bard's brilliance, even under the influence
🍸 Order drinks from the full-service bar during the show and have them delivered right to your seats!
🍻 Bare witness to the Off-Broadway sensation
🎉 Perfect for Shakespeare aficionados or anyone who just loves a good time
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
📍 Location: The Lounge At The Lion
⏳ Duration: 90 minutes with no interval
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
❓ Please see your ticket for more details
Description
To beer…or not to beer? Get ready for an uproarious night of theater like you've never experienced before! Five actors meet in a hidden library as members of “The Drunk Shakespeare Society.” One of them takes five shots and attempts to perform…in a Shakespearean tragedy! Hilarity and mayhem ensue as the remaining sober actors attempt to keep the script on track. Watch as the libations flow and the lines between Shakespeare's eloquent prose and delightful chaos blur, making for a night that you won't forget! Whether you're a Shakespeare aficionado or someone who just loves a good time, "Drunk Shakespeare" promises an unforgettable experience. Hurry and secure your tickets now before they vanish like that last drink at happy hour. Cheers!
User reviews
- One if the best experiences we've ever had. Cast was tremendous & could not have asked for it to be better.
- The show was absolutely hilarious and the actors were extremely sweet. 100% would recommend and go again!
- Such an amazing, talented cast! Had a really wonderful night
- Amazing!! 100% would go again!
- Great showily highly recommend, drinks were delicious
- Every second was hilarious. Highly recommend! Sending all of my friends here.
- This was the single best thing we’ve experienced since moving to Chicago. Thank you guys so much!
- This show was incredible! One of the best live productions I have been to. Don’t miss out!
- This was simply amazing! Not for people who don’t want to hear sexual jokes with cuss words, but WE HAD A BLAST! Not one moment was boring!
- Funny and entertaining with some surprises and games in between acts
- A little confusing and too off the hinges. It was more just watching people get drunk
- Hilarious and so many gifted members of the cast! I’m also very thankful for here staff as Inight and they accommodated.
- It was a great night out and we loved the mix of improv, music, and serious Shakespeare acting chops. The price and location were great and I really appreciated everyone needing to show proof of vaccination. Will be back!
- Amazing! Totally recommend it! 😂😂
- So hilarious! Cast is awesome, clever, amazing improv skill. And yummy drinks!
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